Now that we’re in a global pandemic situation, demand for our member companies’ products and services has changed significantly, somewhat for reasons of the supply chain, but others, really just consumer demand,
Apple has sourced, procured and is donating 10 million masks to the medical community in the United States as per Tim Cook. These people deserve our debt of gratitude for all of the work they’re doing on the front lines.
Apple is joining fellow tech companies in donating masks amid a national shortage as COVID-19 takes an increasing toll on the U.S. population. Many of the donated masks have been stockpiled, in order to adhere to California Occupational Safety and Health Standards put into action following last year’s devastating wildfires.
Other companies, like Ford, have transformed production facilities to create additional masks.